My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk6 d3)

[Remikins]

So I stepped out into brilliant moonlight this morning only to have my breath blown away by the wind. I thought that might be an extra challenge along with me really not feeling it this morning.

I started out really slow, normally I struggle to maintain that slow for any great distance but today I thought I needed to. I kept it slow for about the first quarter, not sure that slow is any good for my calfs. Half way came and I remember thinking the lungs are handling this very well, shame my calfs haven't adapted yet 😝

I kept pushing on, legs getting more and more tired but breathing was ok. I just had to keep these legs moving. I did, the last minute I ran at the pace I would love to get to and finished quite strong.

My calfs have ached all day today, normally I don't feel it after about ten minutes but even now, 15 hours after this morning's run my calfs are still aching. Thankfully I have the weekend to recover 👍

[Rigpig Graduate]

I’m finding the same, the aches went away after week one but are back now that I’m at the end of week 5. Rest days seem to sort it out for me 😊

[coconutsandrice]

Well done!! I’ve downloaded the runner stretch app - it’s definitely helped my aches and pains as it ensures I warm up and cool down properly. Maybe give it a go ☺️

[Remikins Graduate in reply to coconutsandrice]

Where do I find that?

[coconutsandrice in reply to Remikins]

Just type in runner stretch in the App Store and it will come up 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Early run means you smile all day, shame your calves are sore. Are you doing strength and flex? it made a difference to me

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Really well done for getting out there and doing it.

I'd had the same problem with my calves.

I was absolutely fine after my last run though, but I dont know if that was due to gait analysis followed by new running shoes, or having a couple of extra rest days.

Going out there again today, so we'll see what happens

[Walkingvirgo Graduate]

I too am having problems with aches....for a few weeks now I have had really trouble with my left calf & hamstring in particular. I spoke to my plates instructor at the end of my last class and she has given me some stretches to do and also using a tennis ball in the freezer to massage achy spots.

[Remikins Graduate in reply to Walkingvirgo]

My hamstrings have always been bad due to sciatica and subsequent back issues but years of pilates and now this program seems to be working, very slowly 😂